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Rice, corn stockpiles rise ahead of harvest

The Philippines entered May with larger rice and corn inventories, providing a cushion against supply disruptions and helping ease concerns over food availability as the country moves toward the next harvest cycle.

Global NGO seals 5-year deal to clear Pasig River of plastic

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a five-year partnership with global non-profit The Ocean Cleanup to remove floating waste from the Pasig River and deploy low-cost, innovative cleanup technologies.

OneCFO launches AI tax platform for MSMEs

OneCFO Group has launched an artificial intelligence-powered tax platform aimed at helping businesses and individual taxpayers navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements, reflecting the growing use of AI tools in professional and financial services.

BPI partners with Visa for faster, more affordable international transfers

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has teamed up with digital payments leader Visa to launch improved cross-border money transfers via its mobile app in the first quarter of 2027.

Top Line fuels expansion with preferred shares sale

Cebu-based fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is tapping the capital markets anew, securing regulatory approval for a preferred shares offering of up to P1.5 billion as it accelerates plans to expand fuel infrastructure and strengthen its position in the Visayas energy market.

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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